Phimosis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fʌɪˈməʊ.sɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phimosis is a noun meaning (medicine) A contraction of the foreskin (either as a stage of development or a pathological condition), which prevents it from being retracted.
Meaning
(medicine) A contraction of the foreskin (either as a stage of development or a pathological condition), which prevents it from being retracted.
Example Sentences
’Twill end in a phimosis, replied Dr. Slop.
Word Forms
- phimoses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include paraphimosis, contracture, microposthia, posthitis, blepharophimosis, macroposthia.
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